What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-29217?

CVE-2024-29217 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-29217?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-29217. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Answer CVE-2024-29217

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2024-04-21 security@apache.org

Apache XSS Answer

4.6

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: apache

Severity by source

Vendor (apache) PRIMARY

4.6 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from Vendor (apache) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: apache

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 21, 2024 - 16:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.6

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: before 1.3.0.

XSS attack when user changes personal website. A logged-in user, when modifying their personal website, can input malicious code in the website to create such an attack. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.3.0], which fixes the issue.

AnalysisAI

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer.3.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer.3.0. XSS attack when user changes personal website. A logged-in user, when modifying their personal website, can input malicious code in the website to create such an attack. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.3.0], which fixes the issue. Affected products include: Apache Answer. Version information: before 1.3.0..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.